Background
Hackenburg, William Bower was born on June 2, 1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Judah L. and Maria Hackenburg.
Hackenburg, William Bower was born on June 2, 1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Judah L. and Maria Hackenburg.
Public schools private academic.
Began in wholesale notion business with father, 1858. Entered manufacturer of sewing and machine silks, 1863. Elected secretary United Hebrew Relief Society, 1858.
An organizer, 1864, and president, since 1877, Jewish Hospital and Home for Aged and Infirm Isrealites.
A founder Society United Hewrew Charities, Hebrew Ball Association, Federation of Jewish Charities, Men's Hebrew Association Central Board for Organizing et cetera Men's Hebrew Association Central Board for Organizing one of the original members and director Young Charity, Hebrew Education Society Completed census of the Jews, 1880.
Life governor Dropsie College.
Member, treasurer Board of Insprs. of County Prisons, 20 years.
Married Adeline Schoneman, of Philadelphia, September 14, 1864.